Development Of an Ergonomic Nursing Chair Prototype Model Based on Anthropometric Sizes in Postpartum Mothers
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Background: Breast milk (ASI) is the best food for both containing nutrients needed by babies to grow and develop, therefore it is important to provide exclusive breastfeeding to newborns up to six months of age. However, when breastfeeding mothers often feel pain/soreness during or after breastfeeding. This is caused by the wrong breastfeeding position and the lack of ergonomics of the breastfeeding chair that is not right for breastfeeding mothers. This condition can cause musculoskeletal disorders for mothers.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to design and develop an ergonomic breastfeeding chair with an anthropometric approach.
Methods: The research method is descriptive. The sample in this study were postpartum mothers in the hospital. The instrument used in this study was an anthropometric measurement sheet which was carried out to measure the physical dimensions of the design.
Results: The results of the study obtained were a prototype chair according to body dimensions with a backrest size of 83.83 cm, armrest height 60.7 cm, chair length 52.4 cm, seat height 48.9 cm, seat width 52.61 cm, backrest width 52.53 cm, and armrest length 23.6 cm.
Conclusion: The dimensions of the chair can be used as a basis for designing a nursing chair and are in accordance with ergonomic aspects.
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Mufdlilah, M., Johan, R. B., Fitriahadi, E., & Satriyandari, Y. (2025). Development Of an Ergonomic Nursing Chair Prototype Model Based on Anthropometric Sizes in Postpartum Mothers. Proceedings of AIPKIND Scientific Meeting, 1(1), 46-57. Retrieved from https://proceeding.journal-aipkind.or.id/index.php/pasm/article/view/38
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Fitrianto, T. R., Prakoso, G., Nugroho, A. R., Afifah, A. S., Anggiriani, S., & Widiastuti, R. (2025). Evaluation of Office Chairs to Enhance Comfort and Reduce Musculoskeletal Risk in Sedentary Work Environments. Jurnal SENOPATI : Sustainability, Ergonomics, Optimization, and Application of Industrial Engineering, 6(2), 114–121. https://doi.org/10.31284/j.senopati.2025.v6i2.6750
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Handayani, L., Prihadi, K. D., Vergawita, T., Fitriani, I., Hafidz, B., & Aisyahrani, A. I. B. (2025). The role of social-psychological support in breastfeeding promotion among young mothers: literature review. International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 14(1), 148. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijphs.v14i1.25515
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Irfan, A., Umara Iftikhar Rana, Iqra Tul Hussain, Usman Saeed, Hammad Tahir, & Muhammad Talha Ahmad. (2023). Frequency of Musculoskeletal discomforts with various breast feeding positions and its associated factors among nursing mothers. MedERA - Journal of CMH LMC, 5(2), 74–81. https://doi.org/10.61982/medera.v5i2.116
Kalarikkal, S. M., & Pfleghaar, J. L. (2023). Breastfeeding. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534767/
Mohamaddan, S., Rahman, A., Shanat, M., Dawal, S. Z. M., & Hanafusa, A. (2022). Ergonomics Simulation and Analysis of Specially Designed Chair. International Journal of Mechanics, 16, 115–119. https://doi.org/10.46300/9104.2022.16.14
Nduagubam, O. C., Ndu, I. K., Bisi-Onyemaechi, A., Onukwuli, V. O., Amadi, O. F., Okeke, I. B., Ogbuka, F. N., Ezenwosu, O. U., & Iheji, C. C. (2022). Assessment of breastfeeding techniques in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine, 20(2), 98. https://doi.org/10.4103/AAM.AAM_22_20
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Prima, F., Vella, V., Lusi, S., & Hilma Raimona, Z. (2020). Redesign of breastfeeding chair for nursery room. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 20(Specialissue1), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.37268/MJPHM/VOL.20/NO.SPECIAL1/ART.701
Rahayu, T. S., Alfirsta, A. Z., Zaenab, Z. Y., Ferry, M., Rizky Ridho Sembada, & Ninuk Angelia. (2024). Efektivitas Breastfeeding oxytocin massage chair BOMASIR. Jurnal Akademik Pengabdian Masyarakat, 2(4), 100–109. https://doi.org/10.61722/japm.v2i4.2128
Rani, S., Umm Habiba, Wardah Ajaz Qazi, & Naureen Tassadaq. (2019). Association of breast feeding positioning with musculoskeletal pain in post partum mothers of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. 69(04).
Santhosh, B. M., & Malavika, M. D. (2019). Exploration in to the Ergonomics of Sitting Posture of Lactating Mothers. International Journal of Engineering Research And, 08(07), 908–913. https://doi.org/10.17577/ijertv8is070386
Shah, R., Sabir, S., & Alhawaj, A. F. (2021). Physiology, Breast Milk. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539790/
Sharma, A. M., & Roopa, R. (2024). Exploring Modern Breastfeeding Practices: An Insight Into Optimal Positioning For Today’s Mothers. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, 12(11), 1064–1071. https://doi.org/10.56025/ijaresm.2024.1211241064
Silviana, Hardianto, A., & Hermawan, D. (2022). the Implementation of Anthropometric Measurement in Designing the Ergonomics Work Furniture. EUREKA, Physics and Engineering, 2022(3), 20–27. https://doi.org/10.21303/2461-4262.2022.001967
Widiastuti, I. A. K. S., Rustina, Y., & Efendi, D. (2020). The use of breastfeeding pillow to reduce discomfort for breastfeeding mothers. Pediatric Reports, 12, 47–51. https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2020.8702